• A close-up view of bright orange calendula flowers, with petals slightly curled at the edges.
  • A close-up shot of several bright orange calendula flowers with dark centers, clustered together.
  • Close up of a single orange flash calendula flower with a dark center on a blurred background
  • Vibrant Calendula Orange Flash flowers in full bloom with green foliage.
  • Bouquet of orange flash calendula flowers with bronze undersides and green stems.
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Calendula Seeds - Orange Flash

Impressive garden performance of large, buff-colored blooms

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Calendula officinalis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 inches

COLOR

  • Orange

Blooms of Orange Flash Calendula impress at up to three inches across atop stems stretching 24 inches tall. Sweet, soft apricot blooms with a darker bronze underside brings beauty to the garden and a versatility to the kitchen. Blooming summer through fall, pick the blooms and enjoy them fresh or dried in salads, desserts, and baked goods.

  • Ideal for adding to kitchen, cottage, and wildlife gardens
  • Deadhead regularly for a summer-long display
  • Direct sow recommended

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 80 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Calendula Planting Guide to learn more.

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Calendula Seeds - Orange Flash

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Calendula Seeds - Orange Flash FAQs

What is Orange Flash Calendula also known as?

Orange Flash Calendula is also known as Pot Marigold, Ruddles, and Scoth Marigold.

Is Orange Flash Calendula resistant to animals or disease?

Orange Flash Calendula is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Orange Flash Calendula?

Orange Flash Calendula is an open pollinated seed.

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